Edible, Eastern Redbud tree flower buds are in season again. These ornamental garden trees come in many shades of pink and even white. In North Carolina, they are one of the first trees to flower in Spring.
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| Edible Eastern Redbud Tree flowers, Springtime treats, North Carolina, Copyright 2015 by Helen A Lockey |
As part of the legume
family, these trees produce hundreds of magenta to pale pink colored edible
buds that taste a little bit like sugar snap pea pods when eaten raw. They can
also be cooked.
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| Eastern Redbud Tree, Springtime treat, North Carolina Copyright 2015 by Helen A Lockey |
One important thing though,
before you harvest any buds, is to make sure the trees have not been sprayed
with any chemicals.
And if the trees are on
property other than your own, ask the owner if you can harvest some of the buds
from their Redbud tree.
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| White version of Eastern Redbud Tree flowers, Springtime treat, North Carolina Copyright 2015 by Helen A Lockey |
These buds make a colorful addition to salads.
Enjoy.
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